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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,002.48, 34,434.94 and 14,089.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,002.48, 34,434.94 and 14,089.74 is: 21,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,002.48 : 34,434.94 = 14,089.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,002.48/34,434.94 = 14,089.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,002.48x = 34,434.94 × 14,089.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,002.48x = 485,179,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,179,351.52/23,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.48

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